Kentucky Statutes 159.180 – Parents responsible for children’s violations
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Every parent, guardian, or custodian of a child residing in any school district in this state is legally responsible for any violation of KRS § 159.010 to KRS § 159.170 by the child. Before any proceedings are instituted against the parent, guardian, or custodian for violation of KRS § 159.010 to KRS § 159.170, a written notice of the violation shall be served on the person by the director of pupil personnel, and one (1) day shall be given for the termination of the violation. After such notice, if the violation is continued or if the provisions of KRS
159.010 to 159.170 are again violated during the school term by the child, no further notice shall be necessary and the parent or guardian shall be punishable as provided in KRS § 159.990. A notice by certified mail, return receipt requested, or by personal service by the director of pupil personnel shall be a legal notice.
Effective: July 13, 1990
History: Repealed and reenacted 1990 Ky. Acts ch. 476, Pt. V, sec. 415, effective July
13, 1990. — Amended 1980 Ky. Acts ch. 114, sec. 23, effective July 15, 1980. — Amended 1974 Ky. Acts ch. 315, sec. 16. — Amended 1966 Ky. Acts ch. 89, sec. 4. –
– Amended 1958 Ky. Acts ch. 126, sec. 16. — Recodified 1942 Ky. Acts ch. 208, sec.
1, effective October 1, 1942, from Ky. Stat. sec. 4434-17.
159.010 to 159.170 are again violated during the school term by the child, no further notice shall be necessary and the parent or guardian shall be punishable as provided in KRS § 159.990. A notice by certified mail, return receipt requested, or by personal service by the director of pupil personnel shall be a legal notice.
Terms Used In Kentucky Statutes 159.180
- Certified mail: means any method of governmental, commercial, or electronic delivery that allows a document or package to have proof of:
(a) Sending the document or package. See Kentucky Statutes 446.010 - Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
- State: when applied to a part of the United States, includes territories, outlying possessions, and the District of Columbia. See Kentucky Statutes 446.010
Effective: July 13, 1990
History: Repealed and reenacted 1990 Ky. Acts ch. 476, Pt. V, sec. 415, effective July
13, 1990. — Amended 1980 Ky. Acts ch. 114, sec. 23, effective July 15, 1980. — Amended 1974 Ky. Acts ch. 315, sec. 16. — Amended 1966 Ky. Acts ch. 89, sec. 4. –
– Amended 1958 Ky. Acts ch. 126, sec. 16. — Recodified 1942 Ky. Acts ch. 208, sec.
1, effective October 1, 1942, from Ky. Stat. sec. 4434-17.